During his 2010 run for Congress, Peters said he would "always oppose measures" which restrict abortion.

While
in the Michigan Senate in 1999, he voted no on legislation to require abortion clinics to be regulated as free-standing outpatient facilities and on legislation to require abortionists and treating physicians to report physical complications from abortion.

Attempted to legalize assisted suicide in Michigan

Not only has Peters been an outspoken advocate for abortion, he was also a leading advocate for legalizing assisted suicide in Michigan.

In 1997, as a state senator, Peters introduced S.B. 653, a bill designed to legalize assisted suicide in Michigan.

After his legislation was defeated, Peters went on to become an honorary co-chairman of Proposal B, which attempted to legalize assisted suicide in Michigan by statewide referendum. Proposal B was soundly defeated 71% to 29% in 1998.

Using health care reform to fund abortions

During the debate over health care reform legislation, Congressman Peters voted against the Stupak-Pitts amendment which would have prohibited the funding of abortion through the government's insurance program and prohibited federal subsidies for private plans that cover abortion.

Side-by-side comparison shows Peters' pro-abortion position

This shocking comparison includes information you need to know about the LIFE positions of U.S. Senate candidates Terri Lynn Land (who is prolife) and Gary Peters (who is pro-abortion). MORE

Recent Votes & Actions

Voting record
During the last 5+ years in the U.S. House, Congressman Gary Peters has a 0% voting record from the National Right to Life Committee.

Co-sponsoring federal legislation to allow abortion without limits up until birth

After the Supreme Court issued their ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, Congressman Peters' campaign issued an error-plagued statement showing he either didn't understand the real issues involved or was attempting to mislead and scare readers.

Supported by pro-abortion organizations

In the race for U.S. Senate, Gary Peters was endorsed in January of 2014 by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Planned Parenthood is America’s leading abortion provider. More than 300,000 abortions are performed annually at Planned Parenthood abortion clinics.

Met with president of America's largest abortion provider

In early May 2014, Gary Peters had a meeting with Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Planned Parenthood abortion clinics perform more than 300,000 abortions every year.

On the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade (1/22/14), Peters wrote a Facebook update decrying restrictions on abortion and saying, "As the father of 2 daughters, I want to make sure that critical health care choices are accessible, affordable, and protected."

Celebrates judicial ruling which would have allowed creation of new abortion clinic in Auburn Hills

On January 11, 2012, Congressman Peters issued a press release celebrating a judge's ruling that Planned Parenthood could turn a building into an abortion clinic despite a local hotel's deed restriction. Planned Parenthood eventually put the building up for sale after the judge's decision was appealed.